Kyle Long

The Times’ NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week’s matchups. Lines according to Pregame.com (O/U = over/under). Last week’s record 11-3 (.786); season 93-52-2 (.641). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 9-5 (.643); season 73-70-4 (.511). Atlanta, Denver, the New York Jets and San Diego have the week off.

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The Times’ NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week’s matchups. Lines according to Pregame.com (O/U = over/under). Last week’s record 11-3 (.786); season 93-52-2 (.641). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread...

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